The complete set of genetic material in an individual's cells is referred to as her or his
A)genes.
B)genome.
C)proteome.
D)RNA.

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The complete set of genetic material in an individual's cells is called their genome. This includes all of their genes, as well as non-coding DNA sequences.

Choice A is not the best answer because genes are only a part of an individual's genetic material, not the complete set.

Choice C is not the best answer because the proteome refers to the complete set of proteins that can be produced by an individual's genes, not their genetic material as a whole.

Choice D is not the best answer because RNA is a type of nucleic acid that plays roles in gene expression, but it is not equivalent to an individual's complete set of genetic material.

The Complete Set of Genetic Material in an Individual's Cells